A visit to The Natural History Museum in London’s South Kensington.

Duration : 0:4:18

Read the rest of this entry »

Technorati Tags: ants, bones, dinosaurs, england, history, kingdon, london, museum, natural, Nature, united, wildlife

I once saw a product that I think was called Museum stick – though if it was, I would probably have been able to find it by now. Regardless, it was an adhesive that was removable, and may have even been wax-based. It was advertised as having been created for museums to fix artifacts in place, so they would not be knocked over easily. I think they also indicated it was good for earthquakes. I need some! So please let me know if you know the name of such a product and where I can find it. Thanks bunches!

Museum Wax is less expensive, about $4.99 and is usuable immediately. Museum Gel takes about half an hour to dry and costs about $8.00-11.99. There is also Museum Putty which is about the same as the wax.

The Vrolik Museum in Amsterdam has the largest collection of human mutants. We learn more in this clip from Mysteries of Mutation on Discovery Channel.

Duration : 0:2:53

Read the rest of this entry »

Technorati Tags: bi, birth, dangerous, Human, mutants, mutations, mysteries, of, womb

You are a member of and advisory board who answers to a public figure; someone who is in control of, and makes decisions concerning the architectural development of the city where you reside. It has been established that there is a need for a new museum to house the historic art and artifacts of the city and surrounding region. You have been given the responsibility to begin the search for the appropriate architect as well as inform the said public figure of the reasons why a particular architect/architecture is suitable for the charge of the museum. Your research begins with understanding historical models for museums and similar institutions.

In your paper you must select four examples that programmatically fit your idea of “museum” and explain why you have chosen these buildings (note that the chosen buildings do not necessarily need to be museums). You must then present your findings to the board for review. It is your responsibility to explain why these models are good precedents, and then you must explain why, even though these where suitable at the time, they may not be suitable now. Also, you must reference four contemporary museums that you feel are appropriate in order to foster a connective historical understanding of your choices to your audience: the board.

Essentially, you will be selecting buildings that can perform as a museum “type.” You will explain the positive, and potentially negative, attributes of the building as an historic model. The selection of the contemporary – modern – buildings is to reinforce both positive and negative elements. Remember, in the end, you are not selecting a “building.” You are educating a group of people in order for them to make the appropriate decisions on hiring an architect. You will not suggest an architect.

The ideas in your paper are general. You should use thoughts discussed in the lectures as well as your individual research. Remember that notions of program, formal design, materials, structure and contemporary ideas are all constituents that should be used in your paper.

Any suggestions?

Check this out : http://www.thecoolhunter.net/architecture/

These are mostly pre-existing and all AMAZING! I doubt if anyone is going to do your project for you- but this is a good place to get inspired!

Holiday video of a visit to Cairo museum back in the days when cameras were allowed inside, albeit for a considerable fee.

Duration : 0:5:49

Read the rest of this entry »

Technorati Tags: Cairo, Egypt, holiday, museum, Tutankhamun, vacation

I just got a camera Christmas 2008, so I’m still getting used to it. It has a bunch of different settings on it, and I know what most of them mean, but not the one. It’s called the museum setting, and I’m wondering if anyone knows what you’re suppose to use it for, or what it’s good for??? Please help me. Thanks!

Museums do not allow you to use flash photography on the exhibits, because the flash (or the photons) will deteriorate the exhibits or art works.

That setting on your camera allows you to get better photos of the exhibits while not using your flash. It keeps the shutter open slightly longer to allow more light into your camera that is bouncing off the object.